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Common Fennel

Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens'

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Overview

Common Fennel 'Purpurascens' (Foeniculum vulgare) is a hardy, perennial herb, reaching up to 6 feet tall and spreading up to 2 feet. It features feathery, dill-like foliage with a distinctive purplish hue and yellow umbrella-shaped flowers. Adaptable to full sun and well-drained soils, this variety is not only ornamental but also attracts beneficial insects. Culinary use of leaves and seeds add value to gardens and cuisine alike.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–9Type Herb
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — shows moderate drought tolerance
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — this variety is not only ornamental but also attracts beneficial insectsCommon Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — Adaptable to full sun and well-drained soilsCommon Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — It features feathery, dill-like foliage with a distinctive purplish hue and yellow umbrella-shaped flowersCommon Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — This cultivar is particularly noted for its alluring purple-bronze foliage and feathery textureCommon Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — this fennel variant thrives best in full sun to partial shadeCommon Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — reaching up to 6 feet tall and spreading up to 2 feet+3

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — shows moderate drought tolerance
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — this variety is not only ornamental but also attracts beneficial insects
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — Adaptable to full sun and well-drained soils
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — It features feathery, dill-like foliage with a distinctive purplish hue and yellow umbrella-shaped flowers
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — This cultivar is particularly noted for its alluring purple-bronze foliage and feathery texture
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — this fennel variant thrives best in full sun to partial shade
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — reaching up to 6 feet tall and spreading up to 2 feet
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — Common Fennel 'Purpurascens' (Foeniculum vulgare) is a hardy
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — also commonly referred to as Common Fennel or Bronze Fennel
Common Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare 'Purpurascens') — Culinary use of leaves and seeds add value to gardens and cuisine alike
Photographs by 10 contributors

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